TRAFFIC Western Cape

Strategic Demand & Production Planner

Exceed Human Resource Consultants

Job Description

Reference: 11121 MLR

Consultant: Michelle le Roux

Job Description
  • Own and manage the end-to-end MRP and production planning process for assigned product groups.
  • Drive the full planning cycle, ensuring alignment between Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Analyse and validate planning data to identify inconsistencies, trends, and demand variations.
  • Maintain and adjust production schedules, ensuring adherence to planned timelines.
  • Oversee BOM creation, updates, and maintenance for product groups and items.
  • Maintain routing structures, master data parameters, and safety stock levels.
  • Create and extend new product items within existing systems and structures.
  • Monitor back orders and provide feedback and insights to planning management.
  • Liaise with customer service teams regarding ETAs and supply updates.
  • Coordinate with product managers on specifications and production requirements.
  • Communicate supply constraints and production risks across stakeholders.
  • Ensure data accuracy and system integrity within planning tools and SAP environments.
Qualifications
  • Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, or related field.
  • 5+ years' experience in inventory management and supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years' experience working with SAP systems.
  • Strong experience with demand planning systems (SAP IBP, APO, Anaplan, Netstock or similar).
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong MS Office proficiency.
How to Apply
  • Email your comprehensive CV to .
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R17,916/month
R12,887 to R24,832/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Listening Time Management Critical Thinking
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